La Sportiva Solution
La Sportiva
A benchmark aggressive shoe. XS Grip2 rubber, partial midsole, Lock-Harness heel, Fast Lacing System. Aggressive downturn powers through steep sport climbs and boulders. The heel cup is famously secure. A go-to for strong climbers on overhanging rock.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at intermediate to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Industry-leading heel cup
- Fast Lacing for quick fit
- Powerful on overhangs
- XS Grip2 sticks on small holds
- Curled toe digs into pockets on overhanging lines
Trade-offs
- Not comfortable for long wear
- Heavy at 516g
- Aggressive shape - not for beginners
Sizing & Fit
Synthetic/leather upper stretches a bit over first few sessions. Size snugly for performance fit. Women's model has thinner 0.9mm midsole vs men's 1.1mm.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, wide heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.42 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the Scarpa Mago (0.33, softer) and the Tenaya Iati (0.48, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Solution |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Moderate |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip2 |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 516g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| globetrotter.de | 115.47 EUR |
| chalkr.de | 131.90 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 131.90 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 132.00 EUR |
| epictv.com | 136.46 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 137.95 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 139.49 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 139.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 139.90 EUR |
| climbingzone.es | 139.97 EUR |
| + 9 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 115.47 EUR at globetrotter.de, 35% below the 179.00 EUR list price. 19 shops currently stock it (115.47 to 165.00 EUR).